Carved Shell Back Chairs
Vintage 1940s Spanish Hollywood Regency Chairs
Beech
Late 20th Century Philippine Aesthetic Movement Bergere Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century British Regency Side Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1940s Spanish Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Beech
Antique 1760s English George II Wingback Chairs
Muslin, Walnut
Antique 1740s English Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Muslin, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Chairs
Rattan, Oak
Vintage 1920s Queen Anne Chairs
Walnut
20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Leather, Paint
Vintage 1980s Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1940s Italian Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Dining Room Chairs
20th Century American Chairs
Wood, Velvet
Vintage 1940s Unknown Side Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Chairs
Shell
Vintage 1940s Italian Chairs
Vintage 1940s American Side Chairs
Vintage 1940s Italian Side Chairs
White Gold
Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Chairs
Cane, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer
Antique Late 19th Century English Chairs
Oak
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Windsor Chairs
Elm, Ash, Fruitwood, Beech
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Chairs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Antique Late 19th Century British Regency Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century Northern Irish Chairs
Wood
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Italian Game Tables
Vintage 1950s Italian Armchairs
Wood, Silk, Shell
Early 20th Century Italian Armchairs
Hardwood
20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chairs
Gold Leaf
Antique Early 19th Century Regency Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century British Palladian Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century Regency Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Side Chairs
Mahogany
20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Fruitwood
Early 20th Century Biedermeier Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century North American Spanish Colonial Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century American Side Chairs
Upholstery
Early 20th Century English Side Chairs
Vintage 1940s Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Irish Chairs
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Chairs
Shell, Upholstery, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Great Britain (UK) Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Dining Room Chairs
Wood
20th Century American Regency Armchairs
Lacquer, Mahogany, Fabric, Giltwood
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Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
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